"..."
Old Turtle was utterly helpless.
Although the Xuan Turtle Clan had just prepared to divine the spatial node, that was to find a way out for the Xuan Turtle Clan.
This preparation seems to be no different from what Ao Yu requested.
In reality, the difference is huge.
The Xuan Turtle Clan can find spatial nodes on their own and secretly send their geniuses and prodigies to the lower realm.
This way, it won't be discovered by other tribes.
However, if the spatial nodes are calculated for all races, then other divine lords will descend to the lower realm, and the descendants of the Xuan Turtle Clan will not be able to follow.
This spatial node will inevitably be guarded by various races, making it impossible for them to send their descendants down to the lower realm.
unless.
Realizing they could not defeat Lu Tao, the various races joined forces to send away the potential prodigies within their respective clans.
However, this would greatly increase the likelihood of Lu Tao discovering the matter, making it extremely difficult for those younger generations to remain hidden in the lower realms.
Unless you spend your whole life in a small world.
Even while staying in the small world, it couldn't be sure if these descendants were truly safe.
Of course, there is another way, which is to find another spatial node, but the difficulty will increase exponentially.
But since Ao Yu had brought it up, it naturally couldn't refuse and could only nod and say, "Alright, then let's do the divination again."
"Thank you, Elder Turtle."
Ao Yu's face lit up with joy. It knew that being cursed by Lu Tao one after another had made the Xuan Turtle Clan somewhat resistant to divination, fearing that they would follow in the footsteps of Elder Turtle and the Great Ancestor.
Originally, he was extremely powerful at the God-King level, but he was severely injured during the divination process due to a curse triggered by the divination.
This would be extremely frustrating for any god-king.
Ao Yu looked at the other Xuan Turtle and said, "I'd like to trouble you fellow Daoists."
"Let's have a junior try divination first, and see if Lu Tao has also thought of this. If he hasn't cursed us to divinate the spatial node, then it won't be too late for us to do our own divination."
The god-kings of the Xuan Turtle Clan have learned their lesson and dare not try it lightly, sending their juniors to explore first.
None of the other foreign god-kings showed any disdain for this; they all wholeheartedly agreed with the approach.
soon.
They summoned the celestial tortoise again, asking it to divine the spatial nodes that would allow them to descend to the mortal realm.
This was merely an attempt to divine whether the spatial node was cursed, rather than placing the hope of discovering the spatial node on a deity.
A moment later, the divination yielded a result.
"My esteemed ancestors, I have failed."
Although the black tortoise failed, the other god-kings were very happy, saying, "Good riddance, good riddance!"
It was not cursed.
This is the best thing for many powerful god-kings.
"It seems that Lu Tao did not expect this. The divination space node is not in danger."
The elders of the Xuan Turtle Clan were very excited, not only because Lu Tao had not cursed all of their Xuan Turtle Clan's divination methods, but also because they had the opportunity to find the spatial node and stop Lu Tao's plan from being implemented.
If they can stop Lu Tao from collecting faith power, causing him to be affected, and even eventually be found by the other races, then the Xuan Turtle Clan will naturally not need to run away.
"Please wait a moment, everyone. We will perform divination immediately!"
The Xuan Turtle Clan acted swiftly; the other seven intact Xuan Turtles immediately took flight and rushed to another island, where they began to work together to perform divination.
Calculating spatial nodes is very difficult.
Divination using a single black tortoise is not only too costly, but the chances of success are also relatively low.
With all seven involved, the chances of success are much higher.
Buzz!
The Xuan Turtle Clan's racial talent lies in divination. They are all God-Kings and have received guidance from the Turtle Elder, making their divination skills highly coordinated.
As the divination was performed, the aura emanating from them constantly changed.
The most obvious change is the passing of lifespan.
As time passed, the gods grew increasingly tense.
In the blink of an eye, a quarter of an hour had passed.
Buzz!
The divination was nearing its end.
A few more breaths passed, and as the surrounding天地元气 (heaven and earth energy) trembled slightly, the divination ended.
Before the seven-headed black tortoise could even open its eyes, Ao Yu eagerly asked, "Fellow Daoists, what was the result?"
"It failed."
Unexpectedly, all seven black tortoises shook their heads in unison, their expressions slightly dazed, their eyes filled with extreme regret and resentment.
The Second Ancestor sighed in a low voice, "We have done our best, but there should be no more spatial nodes in the desolate region that can be used to descend to the lower realm. I'm afraid we can't stop Lu Tao from collecting faith."
Upon hearing this, Ao Yu and the other god-kings all sighed with great reluctance.
"Sigh, I knew it would turn out like this."
"I don't know if there are no other spatial nodes besides those controlled by our races, or if Lu Tao found all the spatial nodes in the lower realm and sealed them off."
These words stirred something within Ao Yu.
Previously.
When the Ninth Elder of the True Dragon Clan was sent down to the mortal realm, because he was a God-King, it was only by asking the Turtle Elder, who was half a step God-Emperor, to intervene that his safety was ensured and that he could descend to the mortal realm.
After discovering that the space node was blocked, they did not attempt to access other space nodes due to the significant energy consumption.
They were simply trying to find a way to help Lu Tao ascend to immortality.
Now, it seems we can try to divination the situation of other spatial nodes.
Thinking this, Ao Yu couldn't help but look at the several black tortoises.
Before it could speak, the Second Ancestor said, "We have calculated both of these points. Since there are no other spatial nodes in the desolate region that can be accessed in the lower realm, Lu Tao has also sealed off all spatial nodes in the lower realm."
His hopes were dashed, and Ao Yu's expression immediately darkened; he remained silent.
Old Turtle couldn't help but close his eyes.
The Xuan Turtle Clan has no way out.
The same applies to all tribes.
Suddenly, the island fell silent.
After a long silence, Ao Yu finally suppressed his exhaustion and sighed, "Now, we can only hope that the two divine artifacts of the Lava Clan can find Lu Tao, otherwise..."
It didn't finish its sentence, but everyone understood what it meant.
If even the two divine artifacts of the Lava Clan cannot achieve their goal of finding and killing Lu Tao, and Lu Tao gathers the three thousand domains to advance to the level of Divine Lord and Divine King, then it will probably be a catastrophe for all races.
As if struck by a sudden thought, the old tortoise asked, "Speaking of which, how did Ao Chen and the others fare in the Heavenly Change Forbidden Land?"
It has been in seclusion recovering from its injuries and knows very little about recent events.
"A year of hard work, but nothing to show for it."
Ao Yu's summary is very accurate.
Many races, including other races and forces, and many powerful god-kings entered the perilous land of heavenly change, but gained very little.
They obtained some clues about the Hunyuan Kung Fu, but did not see any Hunyuan Kung Fu techniques.
In the battle against the vengeful spirits, many of the vengeful spirits were killed or wounded, and the vengeful spirits also suffered considerable losses.
Overall, it was a lose-lose situation.
This was all without that terrifying figure making a move.
To think that one could conquer the perilous land of Tianbian seems like a pipe dream.
"Primordial Chaos Technique!"
Old Turtle's eyes flickered.
It didn't know how powerful the Hunyuan Technique was, but it could tell a thing or two from the sheer strength of the Demon Cat Clan.
More importantly.
The Demon Cat Clan, through their cultivation of the Primordial Chaos Technique, unexpectedly developed a unique innate supernatural ability—the Art of Spirit Communication.
Before this, ordinary demonic cats who practiced common techniques had talents similar to other creatures, such as speed, agility, and the five elements.
These talents are innate.
Although many talents are only revealed after ascending to the level of a Celestial God, through the understanding of their specific domains.
But I have never heard of any living being suddenly developing other talents during cultivation.
The Demon Cat Clan is the first of its kind in the Wasteland.
If other races also develop such talent when cultivating the Primordial Chaos Technique, the resulting improvement in the strength of all races would be unimaginable.
If Elder Gui himself obtains the Primordial Chaos Technique and cultivates it, he might have a chance to resist Lu Tao's curse and even reach the Divine Emperor realm.
A multitude of thoughts raced through his mind, and the old tortoise suddenly spoke up: "Now, besides placing our hopes on the two divine artifacts of the Lava Clan, our other hope is to obtain the Primordial Chaos Technique, which will allow us to improve our strength. In that case..."
The old tortoise looked at the other black tortoises and said in a deep voice, "You must set off immediately to the Heavenly Change Forbidden Land to assist Ao Chen. No matter the cost, you must find the Primordial Chaos Technique."
"Ancestor, what are you going to do?"
"No, Ancestor, we still need to protect your safety."
The eight-headed black tortoises were all subconsciously refuting the idea.
The reason none of them sent any of the Xuan Turtle to the Heavenly Change Wasteland was because they were worried about the safety of the Old Turtle.
Elder Gui is the pillar of the Xuan Turtle Clan. If anything were to happen to him and he were to be ambushed by the Demon Cat Clan, the consequences would be something the Xuan Turtle Clan could not bear.
The old tortoise said, "I will also go with you to the Heavenly Change Zone."
"But what about my Xuan Turtle Clan?"
If they all leave, leaving behind a nearly empty shell of the Xuan Turtle Clan, both the Demon Cat Clan and Lu Tao could easily wipe them out.
"Let's bring them along too," Old Turtle said decisively.
"..."
The other black tortoises remained silent upon hearing this.
They know.
The ancestor's move was a desperate gamble.
Rather than waiting to die while Lu Tao grows up and wipes out the Xuan Turtle Clan, it's better to lead the Xuan Turtle Clan to fight and die together in the Heavenly Change Wasteland.
certainly.
Given their capabilities, even if they were to go to the perilous land of celestial change, they would mostly serve as logistical support rather than leading the charge.
But no one can predict the danger of a sudden and devastating change.
With that terrifying figure present, who knows if it might suddenly unleash a devastating attack from the abyss?
Therefore, the ancestor's move was extremely risky.
Ao Yu, the Demon Bull, and other god-kings were somewhat surprised by the old turtle's choice.
But none of them offered any words of dissuasion.
For them, the chances of finding the Primordial Chaos Technique would be greatly increased if these Xuan Turtle Clan God-Kings went to the Heavenly Change Forbidden Land together, given their divination abilities and the combined efforts of other God-Kings skilled in divination already in the Heavenly Change Forbidden Land.
"Alright, let's head to the Heavenly Change Wasteland then."
Finally, after some deliberation, the Great Ancestors and the others agreed with the Turtle Elder's idea.
Then.
After gathering the members of the Xuan Turtle Clan and placing them into a small world, they bid farewell to Ao Yu and the other God Kings and flew to the Heavenly Change Wasteland.
"I hope it succeeds!"
As Ao Yu watched the departing figure of the Second Ancestor of the Xuan Turtle Clan, he silently offered a prayer in his heart.
Then, together with many god-kings, they headed to the Lava Clan.
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